I finally managed to read the story properly. And isn't that every Mary Sue's secret fantasy? Three days spent in a quaint cottage, being snowed in with a gorgeous stranger! I think Ros was picturing herself as Valerie all along. *g*
This made me laugh:

‘That’s better than a dishwasher and a microwave oven, combined!’

Ain't that the truth! If only I could wave a wand at my dirty dishes, they wouldn't pile up so!